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Johnny Carson, The King of Comedy (Part One)

The dark reality behind the persona of one of America’s most beloved public figures.

Johnny Carson, in the Navy.
Carson and his idol, Jack Benny
Carson, hosting “Who Do You Trust?”
Carson, with his three sons, 1955
Carson, publicity photo, 1957
Carson with Ed McMahon, shortly after their Tonight Show stint began
Carson, early years of the Tonight Show

Johnny Carson, The King of Comedy (Book and Music Information)

The books used to prepare this program included:

“King of the Night,” by Laurence Leamer

“Johnny Carson,” by Henry Bushkin

The music used during this podcast included:

Part One Intro: “Apolllo,” by Patrick Patrikios

Part One Outro: “Smokey’s Lounge,” by Track Tribe

Part Two Intro: “Namaster Trip,” by Ofshane

Part Two Outro: “A Kiss for Amanda,” by DJ Williams